The Compton P-ESL Accent Modification Method: A 2-Day Trainer’s Workshop

Excellent! Fun, too! I gained a complete understanding of setting up and implementing group and individual programs, and confidence in providing a complete and effective program, including the technology to stay current and become more time efficient.
Anne Marie Strauss – Smithtown, NY

I now have a vision for possibilities of providing service to a diverse population, and info on the tech tools to achieve it.
Carletta Allen – Cottonwood, ID

A fabulous grasp on the concepts of working with multiple accent clients at once. This is the kick in the pants I needed!
Stephanie Yotz – North Bend, WA

The Compton P-ESL Program is a proven method of working with non-native English speakers on accent improvement.   Following the workshop, will be in a position to assist your clients in achieving real goals and dreams while also building your practice.

Your 2-day Training Program

As a result of the program, you will confidently be able to….

  • use the Compton P-ESL accent improvement methods and materials with your own clients to
    • evaluate a client’s speech
    • interpret and share the results of a client’s speech analysis
    • develop and implement a customized program based on the analysis results
  • create an ideal teaching environment for individual clients or small group sessions
  • market your accent modification training services

Your tuition to the Compton P-ESL program includes:

  • the complete Compton Phonological Assessment of Foreign Accent, including a manual, stimulus word book and 5 client analysis forms to get you started
  • The Compton P-ESL Trainer’s Manual
  • a working-demo copy of the Compton P-ESL Client Manual
  • eligibility to join AccentLink – the referral and support network created by ILP featuring a worldwide “Find a Trainer” directory, the ILP online chat room, exclusive access to online training tools, and discounts on training products
  • The Compton Screening Assessment of Foreign Accent with 5 stimulus booklets

Take Profitable, Marketable Skills with You

Upon completing the workshop, you will have all the skills needed to immediately start working with clients on accent modification training. ILP’s support network, AccentLink, creates opportunities to receive referrals, purchase materials at a discount, and communicate with other accent improvement professionals.

No one can say it better than a speech professional who has attended the Compton-PESL certification workshop:

The P-ESL workshop has given me an organized plan for success. I’m ready to start my new career path!

Madalyn Rovalino – Islip Terrace, NY

We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming workshops!

Workshop Schedule
Day One

If you require any special accommodations when attending one of our workshops, please contact us ahead of time, so that any necessary arrangements can be made.

The Institute of Language and Phonology is an approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.  This program is offered for 1.5 CEUs (15 hours – intermediate level, professional area).  ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Register with a deposit or payment in full.

$150.00 initial registration fee due at time of on-line registration (register below); balance due at workshop.
Registration Type
Total Cost
Balance Due Day of Workshop (with online deposit)
Early Registration (at least 21 days prior to event)
$ 425
$ 275
Multi Attendee
(when 2 or more register for same workshop – at least 21 days prior)
$ 375
$ 225
Graduate Student
(verification will be requested)
$ 300
$ 150
Audit/Refresher
(previous P-ESL attendees)
$ 225
$ 75
AccentLink Member Audit/Refresher – no registration deadline
$ 200
$   50
Multi-Workshop Discount: receive $50 off the cost of the Compton P-ESL Workshop when you register for any Marketing Essentials and any Compton P-ESL Workshop at the same time.

Attendees are eligible to receive only one discounted rate per registration.

Early Registration ends 21 days prior to each scheduled workshop.
Standard Registration: $475.00  (Add $50 to all “balance due” amounts for all registrations received less than 21 days prior to workshop, except AccentLink Audit registrants.)

Cancellations for a full refund require a 2-week advance written notice (email accepted). Fees for cancellations with less than a 2-week notice can be applied to any workshop offered by the Institute of Language – Training Division within the next 365 days.

All participants who complete a P-ESL training are welcome to attend the event again in any city (without CEU award) within 365 days of the original workshop completion.

For your convenience, the Institute of Language Training Division accepts checks, cash, money orders, Visa, Master Card, Discover Card and American Express as forms of payment.  Please make checks payable to Institute of Language.


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Now I have the tools to offer these services. Exciting! The info was presented smoothly in an interactive, engaging and friendly environment. – Katie Martin – Urbana, IL

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